Oshkosh Defense has signed a $72.9-million contract to deliver additional Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV) A2 for the US Army.
The platforms will be added to the 2,677 FMTV A2s delivered to the service since the initial order under the program.
The latest deal serves as the army’s fourth order for the vehicles this year, including a tranche worth $108.9 million last May for the service and its foreign military sales partners.
“The FMTV A2 demonstrates Oshkosh’s engineering innovation and manufacturing expertise to design vehicles that adapt to dynamic mission demands and surpass performance requirements,” Oshkosh Defense Chief Programs Officer Pat Williams stated.
“We are honored to contribute to the Army’s modernization efforts and deliver the most advanced tactical vehicles to support evolving missions while enhancing the safety and effectiveness of our Soldiers.”
Oshkosh FMTV A2
The FMTV A2 is offered in 12 truck, 4 chassis, and 3 trailer options to support different user requirements.
Its main variants include a 4×4 cargo, 6×6 cargo, and dump truck that can be integrated with different mission components.
Depending on its configuration, the FMTV A2 can transport payloads weighing from 5,000 to 20,000 pounds (2267.9 to 9071.8 kilograms).
In 2023, the US Army tapped Oshkosh to provide 16 variants worth $201 million. This contract followed a $141-million.contract for approximately 400 FMTVs.
